Specifications

Red
Available in a variety of strengths and solubility, in liquid (water/oil soluble) or spray-dried powder

Description:

 

The cochineal is a scale insect in the suborder Sternorrhyncha, from which the crimson-coloured dye carmine is derived

 

Application:

 

Beverages (alcoholic/non alcoholic), meat, flour and sugar confectionery

 

Stability:

 

Liquid and heat- excellent

Acid- low, acid stable form available

 

Available in:

 

50% water soluble

50-60% lake (carmine)

Other strengths and forms available

 

CARMINE (BLUE SHADE)

In liquid and powder, water soluble

50% water soluble

2.5%, 3.5% and 5% liquid water soluble